Healthy Mama Magazine Issue 4 - October 2014 | Page 24

coconut chia! RAW Y DAIR FREE O LE PA b VEG AN GOODNESS E N LI GY KA ER AL EN RAW COCONUT, NECTARINE & CHIA BREAKFAST PUDDING By Therese Kerr | Serves: 2 1 cup almond milk or milk of choice 1 cup of coconut water 1–2 tablespoon chia oil (or G-Team suggest flaxseed oil or other nut oil of choice) 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 white nectarine or other stone fruit ½ cup of chia seeds ½ cup pitted, chopped dates Coconut flesh from 1 young coconut 1    Place almond milk, coconut water coconut flesh, pitted dates, ¾ of the chia seeds, chia oil and maple syrup in the blender and blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute to combine well. 2    Pour into a bowl and set aside. We like to also pour the mixture in a few little shot glasses to make chia puddings for snacks or for lunchboxes 3    Slice nectarine or other fruit and add to almond milk and coconut mixture then add the rest of the chia seeds and stir. 4    Pour mixture into 2 glasses or bowls and place in refrigerator and allow to set for at least 1 – 2 hours or overnight. 5    You can also place in the freezer for a few minutes to help set the pudding quicker if you desire. 6    Serve chilled and garnish with a little yogurt, fresh mint, a sprinkle of desiccated coconut and a few chia seeds. MAG 24